5-Day Masai Mara Lake Naivasha Midrange Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts cannot be arranged by this operator.

Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari driver-guide, who will brief you on your upcoming adventure before departing for the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley, passing beautiful escarpments, rolling countryside, and local towns along the way as you journey toward one of Africa’s most celebrated safari destinations.

You will arrive at your camp in time for lunch and check-in, followed by some time to relax before heading out for your first afternoon game drive in the reserve. As you explore the vast plains of the Masai Mara, keep an eye out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, antelope, and, if luck is on your side, predators such as lions, cheetahs, or leopards. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara National Reserve

After an early breakfast, depart with packed lunch boxes for a full-day game drive in the spectacular Masai Mara National Reserve. Spend the day exploring the vast savannah plains in search of the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—while also looking out for cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, antelope, and a rich variety of birdlife. The Masai Mara is one of Africa’s most rewarding safari destinations, offering incredible wildlife encounters and breathtaking scenery throughout the day.

You will also visit the famous Mara River, home to hippos and large Nile crocodiles, and a dramatic crossing point during the Great Migration season. Enjoy your picnic lunch in the wild before continuing with your afternoon game drive. Later in the evening, return to camp after a rewarding day in the bush for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, head out once again with packed lunch boxes for another exciting full-day game drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve. Having a second full day in the reserve gives you more time to explore different areas and increases your chances of spotting a wider variety of wildlife and enjoying more unforgettable safari moments. With your guide leading the way, continue searching for the Big Five while also watching for cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, antelope, and many other animals that roam the Mara’s endless plains.

The extra time in the reserve also allows for a more relaxed safari experience, with opportunities to enjoy wildlife photography, observe animal behavior, and fully take in the beauty of this world-renowned ecosystem. Enjoy your picnic lunch in the wild before continuing with your afternoon game viewing. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai mara to Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, check out of camp and begin your journey from the Masai Mara to the beautiful Lake Naivasha, enjoying scenic views of the Great Rift Valley along the way. The drive takes you through rolling hills, local towns, and picturesque countryside, offering a different side of Kenya’s natural beauty as you leave the savannah behind and head toward the lake region.

You will arrive at your lodge in the Lake Naivasha area in time for lunch and check-in, followed by some time to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Lake Naivasha is one of Kenya’s most beautiful freshwater lakes, known for its rich birdlife, resident hippos, and serene atmosphere. The rest of the afternoon can be spent at leisure at the lodge, allowing you to unwind after your safari adventures in the Mara. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at your lodge in Lake Naivasha.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

• Mid-range hotel located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Naivasha to Nairobi

After breakfast at your lodge, enjoy a relaxed morning in the Lake Naivasha area. You may opt for a boat ride on the lake, where you can get close to hippos and spot a variety of birdlife, or visit Crescent Island for a guided walking safari among giraffes, zebras, and antelope (optional activities at an extra cost). This is a great chance to experience wildlife from a different perspective before concluding your safari.

Later, check out and begin your return journey to Nairobi, enjoying the scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley. You will arrive in the city in the afternoon and be dropped off either at your hotel or at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward journey, marking the end of your memorable 5-day Masai Mara and Lake Naivasha safari.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation cannot be arranged by this operator.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.